Ask a doc: 'Is it dangerous to swallow gum?' "If you have had GI surgery or experienced previous blockages, it is best to avoid swallowing gum," Lamet said. Swallowing gum could be more dangerous in someone who swallows large quantities on a regular basis, Firestein noted. "The best way to avoid an intestinal blockage is not to swallow" gum at all, one doctor advised. Original article source: Ask a doc: 'Is it dangerous to swallow gum?'

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